Breast augmentation can help maintain a curvaceous look and boost self-esteem. Yet, as with any surgery, there are potential complications that could occur during surgery, some of which could need correction through breast revision later on. In an effort to reduce the possibility of revision surgery and other risks, it’s essential to choose a highly skilled surgeon for your procedure. There are three primary ways that surgical excellence can help ensure the best breast augmentation results as…
While many of my patients have a specific idea of what the perfect breasts should look like after breast enhancement, some may not realize that their goal figure involves not only a larger size, but also a higher placement. To achieve the often-held ideal of a high, full profile after breast augmentation, there are three reasons I recommend including a breast lift as well. 1. CAN BETTER MEET COSMETIC GOALS Many women find that their hopes for breast enhancement surgery cannot be met by only one…
If you’re experiencing signs of aging, you have several surgical and nonsurgical options for looking younger, but which one is right for you? While facelifts remain one of the most commonly known ways to look younger, a wide range of noninvasive facial rejuvenation treatments can also provide men and women with excellent results. Is there one choice that’s better? FACIAL REJUVENATION WITHOUT SURGERY Facial rejuvenation comes in many forms: Regularly scheduled facials and chemicals peels can…
As the newest generation of silicone gel breast implants, gummy bear implants offer several advantages for cosmetic breast augmentation as well as for reconstructive breast surgery. Although no single approach is best for every patient, I do find that there are a few factors of gummy bear implants that can particularly benefit my breast reconstruction patients. ANATOMICAL SHAPE Gummy bear implants are well-known for their teardrop shape that mimics the natural breast, with more volume towards…
With today’s med spa advances, you don’t need to go under the knife to enjoy beautifully smooth skin. Here are four non-surgical skincare options I recommend to help my patients enhance their overall appearance and reduce the look of wrinkles. These procedures are effective and fully customizable to meet your individual complexion needs. 1. BOTOX® COSMETIC As the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment offered at my practice, BOTOX® can be an excellent solution for treating wrinkles…
In my practice, I see a lot of patients who are concerned that their breasts are showing their age. Growing older naturally leads to changes in reproductive hormones that dictate the tissue and structure of breasts. The result is that, over time, your breasts begin to lose their firmness and fullness. While this process is completely natural, many women understandably wish to reverse these signs of age. Here are three tips for maintaining full, youthful-looking breasts. NO SMOKING When it comes…
Originally developed as a soft tissue replacement for a number of different medical procedures, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has proven particularly useful in the realm of breast surgery. Here’s a closer look at some of the benefits incorporating ADM has to offer. 1. ADDS STRENGTH TO SURGICAL POCKET Implant displacement is one of the reasons that my patients may request breast implant revision surgery. Although a shift in implant position can occur for any number of reasons, a compromise of…
With an increasing number of women turning toward the combination of radiation plus lumpectomy as an alternative to mastectomy, the question of how to improve breast contours after surgery has become even more pressing. How can concerns over permanent indentations or a damaged-looking breast be put to rest? Oncoplastic surgery may hold the solution. THE AFTEREFFECTS OF A LUMPECTOMY The advances in medical technology have opened new doors for women in terms of effective cancer treatment. Many…
Women often find that making the choice between silicone gel vs. saline breast implants to be the biggest challenge when it comes to breast augmentation. And, as if two options weren’t tough enough to choose between already, now there’s a third contender: form-stable highly cohesive silicone gel implants, more commonly known as gummy bear implants. Beyond their funny name, gummy bear implants are creating a lot of buzz, thanks to some key advantages they offer over other implants. 1. NATURAL…
If you feel like your eye area looks noticeably older than the rest of your face, you might benefit from cosmetic surgery… but which procedure should you choose? While guidance in finding the right option to help you meet your cosmetic goals should be on your list of must-haves for a good facelift surgeon, there are a few test questions you can ask yourself when you can’t decide between a brow lift and an eye lift. 1. ARE YOU MORE CONCERNED WITH DROOPY LIDS OR A HEAVY BROW? When the upper…
Facing breast cancer and a subsequent mastectomy can be a very emotional process, and patients can often feel confused and overwhelmed by the different options for breast reconstruction. It’s important to remember that there is no one best method of reconstruction, and there are pros and cons to each approach. Here’s a closer look into the facts behind common breast reconstruction methods to help you understand the primary differences. FLAP-BASED RECONSTRUCTION Tissue flap reconstruction is…
While today’s implants definitely offer more beautiful and natural results than at any other time in history, constant innovation is an integral part of any specialty field, and that includes plastic surgery. Here’s a look at some of the breast augmentation advances we might see in the future. LIGHTWEIGHT SILICONE IMPLANTS Although silicone implants look and feel very much like natural breast tissue, one of their biggest downfalls is their weight. A lighter weight silicone breast implant has…
